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Enterprise and Commerce

AAT Bookkeeping with Data Analysis

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 5

Study mode Full time

Duration 20 weeks

Start date Jan 2024

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Course overview

The purpose of the NQ AAT Book keeping with Data Analysis course is to offer students the opportunity to develop practical bookkeeping skills that are needed to progress to employment or further study in accountancy and finance, alongside business and personal skills that are transferable to any sector and additional business knowledge relevant to accountancy. The qualification offers a broader focus across several subject areas which enhances employability prospects.

This qualification will particularly suit those learners with minimal work experience or those who require additional support to progress. This may include adult returners, younger students, those on traineeships seeking basic employability skills or those who want to study higher level. 

What you will learn

  • Bookkeeping Fundamentals
  • Data Citizenship
  • Data Science
  • Business skills and set up

You will gain meta skills in the following areas

  • Curiosity
  • Critical Thinking
  • Initiative
  • Adapting
  • Communicating

How the course is assessed

Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.

Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments:

  • Open Book
  • Exam – Close book controlled
  • Project-based assessments

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week

Entry requirements

  • Three relevant *National 4 qualifications 
  • Other equivalent qualifications or experience

*Relevant subjects include English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or a Science subject.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You will be required to attend a course information session.

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • Level 2 Bookkeeping with Data Analysis
  • Level 6 courses within Enterprise and Commerce

Career options

  • Junior Office Assistant

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date Duration
Sighthill Campus Full time 22/01/24 20 Weeks

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